Bill > S00906

This bill makes permanent a provision in the Volunteer Firefighters' Benefit Law that creates a legal presumption related to lung disabilities for volunteer firefighters. Specifically, the bill removes the previous sunset (expiration) date of June 30, 2025, which means the current legal protections for volunteer firefighters regarding lung-related disabilities will now continue indefinitely. This change ensures that volunteer firefighters who develop certain lung conditions can continue to receive benefits without a time limitation, recognizing the potential health risks associated with firefighting. The bill reflects an ongoing commitment to supporting volunteer firefighters by providing them with sustained legal protections for work-related lung disabilities, effectively making a previously temporary provision a permanent part of the law.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S906